News Releases

States Are Expanding Dual Enrollment Policies To Reach Underserved Populations, Increase College Success (May 29, 2008)
Dual enrollment is no longer just for gifted and talented high school students hoping to get a head start on college, according to a new report by Jobs for the Future. On Ramp to College: A State Policymaker's Guide to Dual Enrollment reviews trends...read more
Foundation Support Grows To Build Workforce Skills And Prosperity For Low-Wage Earners (May 7, 2008)
The Council on Foundations’ 2008 Philanthropy Summit today highlighted programs of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions as emblematic of successful approaches to workforce development.  The recognition came as new support was announced to...read more
Two Community Colleges Win National "Excellence Award" (April 8, 2008)
The Community College of Baltimore County in Maryland and South Texas College in McAllen, Texas, today received the 2008 MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award...read more
National Jobs Initiative Awards Grants to Eight Projects to Help Frontline Workers Upgrade Skills and Advance Career Opportunities (February 28, 2008)
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded $3.5 million in grants to projects in eight states to help advance the careers of frontline health care workers by providing training to build skills, increase earning potential and improve the quality of...read more
Local Employers Seek to Advance More Black and Latino Men (January 10, 2008)
Today, more than 200 government and school officials along with business and community leaders discussed ways to help men of color overcome traditional obstacles to gaining and succeeding in high-skill, higher-paid jobsread more
Six Community Colleges Selected as Finalists for National Award (January 4, 2008)
Every two years, the MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award goes to two colleges that make significant institutional commitments to helping first-time college-goers, new immigrants, working adults, welfare recipients, high school dropouts...read more
Education Reform Groups Call on Massachusetts to Pursue a Dual Agenda (April 24, 2007)
Two national organizations today presented ambitious recommendations for creating an education pipeline capable of moving all Massachusetts high school students through an advanced level of skills and credentials that will connect young adults to the...read more
Response to the Introduction of the Graduation Promise Act (April 23, 2007)
JFF and three other national organizations committed to improving educational outcomes for America’s high school students applaud the introduction of the Graduation Promise Act...read more
"Making a Difference" Forum Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 11, 2007)
Today, over 200 Boston-area leaders from schools, businesses, foundations, government, and community-based organizations gathered to explore solutions to the education and workforce challenges facing men of color. The occasion was JFF’s “...read more